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World Cup 2014: 60 arrested in Buenos Aires riots as Argentina takes final loss badly 

 

Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final in Buenos Aires
Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final in Buenos Aires

Police in Buenos Aires have arrested at least 60 people and turned water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds after a show of support for Argentina's defeated World Cup final team quickly turned violent.

Tens of thousands of fans had gathered around the capital's central Obelisk structure to watch the match on big screens, and many stayed long after the last ball was kicked in the 1-0 loss to Germany.

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